Fragrance comparison

The Man vs VIII Eight

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Man

Parfums Marco Serussi

3.7713 votes

Rank #63,078 AmberCitrus

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33%scent match

Clearly different

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #64,832 AmberFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

The Man
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

The Man4/4

VIII Eight0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Man
Sillage & projection: The Man
Value for money: The Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

The ManParfums Marco Serussi

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 65%Had 15%Want 20%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Man

SillageThe Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThe ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top1 to 2 hours

GrapefruitLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Tonka BeanBalsam FirVetiver

Base6 to 8 hours

AmberPatchouliLabdanumMusk

Top

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tonka Bean, Amber and Labdanum. Durations are only published for The Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer22

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Man by Parfums Marco Serussi is a citrus aromatic fragrance designed for daily male wear. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter grapefruit that wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus initial punch settles, the scent moves into an earthy, resinous heart of balsam fir, vetiver, and sweet tonka bean. The…

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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Man or VIII Eight?

The Man takes 4 of 4 categories. The Man is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose The Man for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Man or VIII Eight?

The Man lasts longest (The Man 70/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Man or VIII Eight?

The Man projects furthest (The Man 63/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man and VIII Eight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tonka Bean, Amber and Labdanum.

Is The Man or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

The Man suits daytime wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Man and VIII Eight?

The Man has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Balsam Fir and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Labdanum and Musk. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.